Creator of all
things, true source of Light and Wisdom, lofty source of all
Being, graciously let a ray of Your Brilliance penetrate
into the darkness of my understanding and take from me the
double darkness in which I have been born, sin and
ignorance.

Give me a sharp
sense of understanding , a retentive memory, and the ability
to grasp things correctly and fundamentally.

Grant me the talent
of being exact in my explanations, and the ability to
express myself with thoroughness and charm.